Project Manager IT - Senior

SR PROJECT MANAGER IT FOSTER CITY, CA 6 MONTH CONTRACT

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MUST HAVE SKILLS:

Demonstrated ability to implement large projects and working with many groups;
Must be flexible - will be working with teams globally;
General knowledge of Project Work Book (PWB);
SharePoint knowledge/experience preferred.

This candidate will join the Corporate Information Technology Project Management Office (PMO) and will be responsible for successful project delivery while working with matrixed teams comprised of Systems Analysis, Vendor, Development, QA, Operations and Business personnel.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage multiple large projects, independently own and manage multiple change requests, new initiatives, etc.
- Mindset to read and understand detail business and technical requirements
- Manage requirement traceability Matrix to track requirements progression through various SDLC phases
- Identify key stakeholders and work to achieve project objectives
- Create detail project schedule, Gantt chart, critical path, etc.
- Manage project status report, issues, action items, risks, change log, internal and external dependencies, etc.
- Follow up on issues and action items towards resolution
- Regularly monitor and report on project progress
- Facilitate project status meetings, requirements and design discussions, and defect status reviews
- Coordinate project estimating process, manage project budget, forecast, planned vs. actual
- Work with vendors to develop, review and execute contracts
- Develop innovative methods to effectively manage project constraints
- Own and manage project SharePoint site, Project Work Book (PWB) and project communication plan
- Work with project team to enforce compliance requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, IT or a related field
- PMP certification required
- Minimum of 8 years of project management experience required, preferably with payments systems, billing applications, formal project management methodology
- Proven experience in managing people, process and project in a heavily matrixed organization structure required
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in the delivery of large scale software development, operational and integration efforts
- Working knowledge of the software development life cycle from requirements gathering to post-implementation production support, including quality assurance and system integration
- Strong process orientation and a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices
- Deep understanding of client contract management and incentives programs preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Ability to coordinate/manage up to 10 projects as well as support other PMs with larger efforts
- Ability to understand complex business requirements and functions
- Ability to understand complex systems, and its interfaces
- Well organized, attention to detail, great planning and execution skills
- Proven skills in co-coordinating, managing large projects in a Matrix environment
- Adaptability and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage ones time
- Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Clarity, etc.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team player; able to communicate with technical and business experts at all levels of the organization
- Solid analytical skills; able to think strategically and creatively
- Must sit onsite in Foster City; not open to telecommuting

*CompuCom supports Employment Equity and Diversity* Dallas-based CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of end user enablement, service experience management, and cloud technology services to Fortune 1000 companies. CompuCom partners with enterprises to develop smarter ways they can work, grow, and produce value for their business. Founded in 1987, privately held CompuCom has approximately 11,500 associates and supports more than 4 million end users in North America.